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LG 8138 mobile phone review
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 LG 8138 is announced in 2004
Design
LG's 8138 is a typical clamshell design. Measures 95 x 49 x 23 mm in size and weighing 126 grams, it is not light but feels very slender despite its size.A secound 64 x 96 pixel, 4096 CSTN display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The incredible 262,144 colors display is so bright and colorful, and provide more real colors of pictures and 3D images.The display resolution 176 x 220 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.There is nice LEDs which notify users of new messages, active network and missed calls. This is not common for all LG handsets and is not necessary to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting.
Ergonomics
The 8138 is comfortable to hold and lies well in ones hand.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent LG handsets.The plastic keypad has very limited key travel and jiggles independently of the phone, giving it a cheap feel while oddly designed buttons, with the comfortable center keys, make the phone easer to dial.And last,but not least, a five-way navigation buttons centered below the display.
Features
Dual band 900/1800 MHz connectivity isn't all the LG 8138 has to offer: there's also support for GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as WAP , Email client, Java MIDP 1.0, 72-channels polyphony, FAX/Modem, Loud Speaker, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of infrared old wireless device,bluetooth high speed small range wireless device.GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the 8138 is also equipped with a 0.3 megapixel camera support for picture-taking and audio/video recording, as well as an integrated MP3 player.The latter of which is also the reason for why the 32 MB of internal memory, which initially appears spacious, is quickly stretched to its limits. MP3 and MPEG4 are both formats which can be stored for playback on the LG 8138.
Unfortunately, neither Memory Stick Duo format or any other method of memory expansion is supported by the 8138, meaning users find themselves drawn by the MP3 playback capabilities will also quickly - and repeatedly - drawn to their PC and USB cable for updating ones playlist.
Performance
Audio quality on the 8138 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 1400 mAh battery is rated for 2.3 hours talk time or 200 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 210 minutes.
Availability
The LG 8138 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
LG 8138 is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical LG design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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